Social Workers​/Family Lead Practitioners; Case Holding - CIN & CP

Social Workers/ Family Help Lead Practitioners (Case Holding - CIN & CP)

Job location

York

Join an Outstanding Children's Service and help shape the future of Family Help

At York we are proud to be rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, reflecting our strong leadership and commitment to children and families.

As one of the first local authorities to implement the Families First reforms
, we are ahead of many councils in shaping our future service. This means we can offer applicants greater certainty about how our Family Help Service will be structured from October
, giving you the confidence to join a stable, forward-thinking organisation where you'll be part of delivering the future of children's services.

We are investing in our workforce and creating opportunities for you to shape and influence practice and have opportunities for experienced and motivated qualified social workers (Family Help Lead Practitioners) within our Family Help Service. You'll become part of a team that values strong relationships, reflective supervision and systemic practice, ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.

The role:

You will work directly with children and families who are supported under Child in Need and Child Protection, undertaking Family Help Assessments, delivering intervention and co-producing plans alongside families, their networks and professionals.

This will involve building strong relationships and delivering meaningful direct work that promotes sustainable change. You will hold children going through pre-proceedings and undertake work through both private and public court proceedings to develop long-lasting plans for them whilst promoting family connections and safety planning to keep them at home wherever possible.

You will also work closely with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team and partners across education, health and the voluntary sector, ensuring a joined-up, whole-family approach in line with the Families First reforms

You will take a lead role in supporting children and families with complex needs, helping them and their networks build strength and safety so children can remain at home wherever possible delivering effective, evidence-informed interventions while modelling high-quality practice ensuring a joined-up, whole-family approach in line with the Families First reforms.

Applicants should be experienced in working with children and families, including safeguarding, strong skills in risk assessment, child development and multi-agency working and the ability to lead practice, support colleagues and promote high standards.

Our offer to you
:

At York we are committed to your development and progression. You will benefit from clear career pathways, a strong learning and development offer, and high-quality reflective supervision.

We will support you to grow your skills, take on leadership opportunities and progress your career as part of an ambitious, forward-thinking service.

• We offer flexible working arrangements including job share, part time working, compressed hours and hybrid working (in discussion with your manager) to help you enhance your work life balance and family friendly policies to support you balancing work and outside commitments and family life.
• Our staff benefits package offers a wide range of health and wellbeing support, including access to counselling services, discounted gym memberships, travel to work incentives such as cycle lease and car lease scheme.
• Annual leave
  : 25 days paid annual leave per year, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus an extra 5 days for foster carers

York is a small city with excellent transport links including several…